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The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance ordered two defendants to jointly repay Dh20,726,390 ($5.636 million) fraudulently taken from a company under the guise of an investment and share-acquisition deal. The court also awarded the plaintiff Dh3.5 million in damages for loss of fund use, plus 5 percent annual legal interest. The ruling followed a final criminal conviction that sentenced both individuals to two years in prison and deportation.
Dubai Airport Freezone and Forbes Middle East will convene the inaugural Future Growth Nexus Summit on November 23, 2026, at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira in Dubai. Marking the free zone's 30th anniversary, the conference will bring together 27 speakers across government and industry to evaluate supply chains, logistics, and cross-border trade. UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and DIEZ Executive Chairman Dr. Mohammed Alzarooni will deliver keynote addresses.
Leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council have dismissed assertions that the Strait of Hormuz could become obsolete amid alternative logistics developments. Speaking at the Gateway Gulf event in Bahrain, officials emphasized that the waterway remains critical for global energy and trade flows. UAE and Bahraini ministers underlined the need for diversified trade corridors alongside broader GCC economic integration.
Under Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, individual residents in the UAE will face a limit of five registered vehicles starting January 1, 2027. Residents may hold up to two vehicles under standard terms, while registering additional vehicles up to the five-vehicle cap will require extra fees. The numerical cap applies to individual residents rather than companies, though fee levels and transition rules for existing owners remain unspecified.
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